Fic: "Sacred Couple" (2/2)

[aibhinn_fics]

Title: Sacred Couple (2/2)
Pairing: Nine/Rose
Rating: Teens
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Beta: larielromeniel, joely_jo, sensiblecat, wendymr, and dark_aegisSummary: On the planet Tombstone, Rose is stung by an insect and the Doctor is forced to lie about their relationship in order to be permitted to treat her. Unfortunately, the lie leads to much more than he bargained for

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re: Fic: "Sacred Couple" (2/2)

[acciochocolate]

Characters and stories often take on a life of their own, and run off in some direction the author never intended. :) I've heard many writers say that, both pro and fan, and I have said it myself. But it's okay.

This was a nice resolution to a lovely story. The Doctor is indeed right, but sometimes being right and proving it can lead to undreamt of consequences that the doer of such good deeds never meant to happen. I'm glad that he didn't feel the need to prove himself right.

The ending was quite nice, too. :)

Re: Fic: "Sacred Couple" (2/2)

[aibhinn_fics]

Oh, thank you! Yes, apparently my muse wanted to turn a few assumptions and cliches on their collective ears. Glad to know she was right! *g*

Thank you!

[worstangel]

Ooh! I'm glad I found this on my f'list. Lovely story, with an ending that was just amazing. I'm such a sucker for Nine/Rose fics!

[aibhinn_fics]

Aw, thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

[np_complete]

Interesting! A good story. I am a bit bothered that he lied to Rose. It wouldn't have cost much in explanations to get her to see it the way he did. Was he afraid of how the compromise would make him look?

[aibhinn_fics]

Ah, but Nine has no compunction about lying to Rose, by omission or outright, when he's not willing to talk about something or when he thinks her safety or well-being are at stake. He lied by omission about regeneration; he lied by omission regarding the death of his people; he lied outright when he sent her away in the TARDIS in PotW. In this case, he lied because he'd have had to talk about his discussion with the Edanya, and he didn't really want to face what they'd said about his feelings for Rose. And he certainly didn't want her asking about them! And also, he's most concerned about her getting well, and he's afraid she might insist on going back. He doesn't want that.

Nine's a complicated Doctor to write, mostly because of his complicated emotions regarding Rose. I hope you can understand why I wrote it the way I di. :) Glad you enjoyed the rest of the story, at least!

[np_complete]

Glad you enjoyed the rest of the story, at least!

Oh, I enjoyed every bit of the story! My quarrel was with Nine, not with your artistic decisions. :)

[foible]

That was lovely. Absolutely beautiful. It was everything I love about Nine and Rose. Perfect. :)

[aibhinn_fics]

Oh, thank you so much!

[sunstar77]

Very nice story.

[aibhinn_fics]

Thank you!